Origin
Orrock, MN
Late night in Orrock on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orrock, MN to Saint Cloud, MN
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
28.9 mi
47 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orrock, MN
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Saint Cloud, MN
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip from Orrock to Saint Cloud, Minnesota, you are looking at a manageable 28.9-mile journey. This local drive typically takes about 42 minutes to complete, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via 184th Street, 253rd Avenue, and 97th Street to reach your destination. Budgeting approximately $4 for fuel will cover your transit costs comfortably. Since both locations are situated in the Midwest, the drive maintains a consistent regional feel. This route is an ideal choice if you prefer a straightforward, localized transit over long-haul highway travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 57th Street | 9.6 mi | 13m |
| US 10 | 7.7 mi | 9m |
| 165th Avenue Southeast | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| 97th Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| 60th Street Southeast | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| 253rd Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| 184th Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Saint Germain Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
57th Street
— 9.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orrock, MN and Saint Cloud, MN.
1
Start on 261st Avenue
102 ft
·
6 sec
·
261st Avenue
2
Turn right onto 184th Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
184th Street
3
Turn right onto 253rd Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
253rd Avenue
4
Continue on 97th Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
97th Street
5
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
165th Avenue Southeast
6
Turn left onto 57th Street
9.6 mi
·
13 min
·
57th Street
7
Continue on 60th Street Southeast
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
60th Street Southeast
8
Turn right onto US 10
7.7 mi
·
9 min
·
US 10
9
Turn left onto East Saint Germain Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Saint Germain Street
10
Continue on Veterans Bridge
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Veterans Bridge
11
Continue on 1st Street North
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
1st Street North
12
Continue on 2nd Street North
393 ft
·
13 sec
·
2nd Street North
13
Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
253 ft
·
16 sec
·
8th Avenue North
14
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
7 ft
·
0 sec
·
Courthouse Square
15
Arrive at destination
Courthouse Square
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 28.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
184th Street
Turn right onto 184th Street
Navigation decision point
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
253rd Avenue
Turn right onto 253rd Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
165th Avenue Southeast
Turn right onto 165th Avenue Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
28.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
8th Avenue North
Turn left onto 8th Avenue North
Navigation decision point
4
28.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
Courthouse Square
Turn left onto Courthouse Square
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.30 one way
$8.60 round trip
$3.78/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.07 | $4.63 | $9.27 |
| premium | $4.53 | $5.16 | $10.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.03 | $1.39 |
| Efficient EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Saint Cloud, MN
Late night in Saint Cloud on Tuesday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
42m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate experience, as this route features zero highway miles. Because you are sticking to local roads, you will need to stay alert for frequent changes in direction throughout the 28.9-mile span. The journey does not include any long, uninterrupted stretches, requiring your full attention behind the wheel as you navigate the turns. This creates a distinct, hands-on driving experience that differs significantly from high-speed, multi-lane road travel. You will find that the personality of the road remains consistent from start to finish, emphasizing navigation over speed.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.6 mi on 57th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 184th Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 42m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (184th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (253rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (165th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Saint Cloud, MN
Full guide →Founded 1856
Saint Cloud is a city in Central Minnesota with a population of 68,000 (2018). Although it may have few attractions to draw the tourist, it is a nexus of medical advances, particularly in orthopedics (St. Cloud Orthopedics Associates, for example). It is also a college town as it is home to St. Cloud State University and St Cloud Technical College. The College of St. Benedict and St. John's University are nearby.
Top landmarks
- • Michael Majerus House — House in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
- • Carter Block — building in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
- • First National Bank — historic bank building in St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 28.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.6 miles on 57th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (184th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (253rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (165th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Cloud, MN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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